as in courtyards
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
since the weather was sunny, the convocation was held outside in the college's quadrangle
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Recent Examples of quadrangles
There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quadrangles
Noun
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Front doors began to open onto building entryways, revealing deserted courtyards inside.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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The San Lázaro district is known for its labyrinthian alleyways and quiet stone courtyards as well as its proximity to the city center’s Plaza de Armas with its majestic cathedral and graceful fountain.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2026
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Long afternoons and spontaneous plans unfold on patios and in parks across the city.—
Julia Viele,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Part of the request includes reducing the amount of private open space, such as patios or balconies, for each residential unit.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Chickens roamed the property, unbothered by their enclosures.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Energy developers could produce flame-resistant enclosures or modular housing elements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Especially with Marshawn Lynch at running back, who had 1,306 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, this was a shock to many.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The crew initially reported that the runway wasn't visible despite calm winds and visibility being around 3,000 yards.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Quadrangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quadrangles. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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